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Takaaki Hirotsu

Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Hirotsu Bio Science Inc. · Japan

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-26

Takaaki Hirotsu is the CEO of Hirotsu Bio Science Inc.. Hirotsu is based in Japan.

Takaaki Hirotsu is a researcher who invented the N-NOSE cancer screening technology using nematode worms while an assistant professor. He founded Hirotsu Bio Science in 2016 to commercialize early cancer detection, transitioning from university faculty to lead the venture company.

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Recent coverage has focused on Hirotsu Bio Science's development and commercialization of a cancer screening test that uses microscopic nematode worms to detect tumors, particularly for pancreatic cancer detection. Headlines chronicle the company's progression from early research into practical application, including the launch of its N-NOSE® plus Pancreas test and its availability in Japanese clinics, though some scientific scrutiny has emerged regarding the validity of worm-based cancer screening approaches.

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